Eric Shilling
Roy Plomley's castaway is bass singer Eric Shilling.
Favourite track: Deh Vieni Non Tardar by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Book: Collin's Albatross Book of Verse by Louis Untermeyer
Luxury: Astronomical telescope
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Eric Shilling
Duration: 33:49
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Billy Williams
Why Can't We Have The Sea In London
Castaway's Favourite
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Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Deh vieni, non tardar (from The Marriage of Figaro)
Soloist: Elly Ameling Orchestra: English Chamber Orchestra Conductor: Edo de Waart
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Giuseppe Verdi
Bella figlia dell'amore (from Rigoletto)
Soloist: Marcella Sembrich, Gina Severina, Enrico Caruso, Antonio Scotti
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Eric Shilling & Ann Dowdall
One Night With Friends
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Brüderlein und Schwesterlein (from Die Fledermaus)
Orchestra: Sadler's Wells Opera Chorus and Orchestra Conductor: Alexander Faris
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Jacques Offenbach
Fly Duet (from Orpheus in the Underworld)
Soloist: June Bronhill, Eric Shilling Orchestra: Sadler's Wells Opera Chorus and Orchestra Conductor: Alexander Faris
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Johann Sebastian Bach
St Matthew Passion - Erbarme dich
Soloist: Janet Baker Orchestra: Munich Bach Orchestra Conductor: Sviatoslav Richter
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Franz Schubert
String Quintet in C major
Soloist: William Pleeth Orchestra: Amadeus String Quartet
Book Choice
Collin's Albatross Book of Verse - Louis Untermeyer
Luxury Choice
Astronomical telescope
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Roy Plomley |
| Interviewed Guest | Eric Shilling |
Broadcasts
- Sat 30 May 198118:15BBC Radio 4
- Fri 5 Jun 198109:05BBC Radio 4
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